Rope and cordage imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rope and cordage by Nigeria reached $16.8 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $18.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 3.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports rope and cordage from
Most of the value came from China (35%), Tanzania (25%), Kenya (9%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+772% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 35% |
| Tanzania | $4.3M | 25% |
| Kenya | $1.5M | 9% |
| Portugal | $1.4M | 8.6% |
| India | $779K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $623K | 3.7% |
| Mozambique | $520K | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $346K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $336K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $224K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 5607
| 5607.29 | Sisal rope and cordage | 41% |
| 5607.50 | Synthetic rope and cordage (other) | 31% |
| 5607.49 | Plastic rope and cordage | 24% |
| 5607.90 | Natural rope and cordage | 2.2% |
| 5607.41 | Plastic baler twine | 0.8% |
| 5607.21 | Sisal baler twine | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, 26% below the world average of $3.94, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria rope and cordage imports (HS 5607): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 5607: Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rope and cordage imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported rope and cordage worth $16.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply rope and cordage to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Tanzania (25%) and Kenya (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 772% on the year.
What is the average import price of rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $3.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rope and cordage to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $16.8 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $18.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rope and cordage?
The HS code for rope and cordage is heading 5607. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 5607.29 (41% of the value) and 5607.50 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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